Meet Joel

​Joel Feren, founder of Hearty Nutrition, is an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist with a background in the biomedical sciences. 
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Joel has been working in the aged care sector for more than a decade. He currently works in aged care, where he manages dietetic services for several residential care facilities across Melbourne. Joel is passionate about improving the health and well-being of older adults through personalised nutrition care. With extensive experience managing the unique dietary needs of seniors, he specialises in malnutrition prevention and management, supporting chronic disease management, and promoting cognitive and physical health.

Alongside his clinical work, Joel is an accomplished presenter and communicator, regularly delivering education sessions, staff training, and professional development workshops within the aged care sector. He is also a sought-after speaker and media spokesperson, translating nutrition science into practical, engaging messages for health professionals, organisations, and the broader community.

Joel is a professional member of Dietitians Australia. He has a passion for the role of diet in the senior years.

For more information about Joel, click here.

Areas of interest include:

• ​​Malnutrition prevention and management
• Cognitive health and dementia support
• Protein and energy malnutrition
• ​Diabetes management
• Menu planning and food fortification 
• Swallowing difficulties and texture-modified diets
• Bone health and mobility
• ​Pressure injury management
• End-of-life nutrition care
• Culinary nutrition and menu support